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14 Feb

Lack of proper housing leaves devastating consequences

ObserverNational NewsCity of Windhoek (CoW), Katijiomukao Mungunda, Lack of proper housing leaves devastating consequences

Stefanus Nashama “People do not have places to live so they erect shacks anywhere they find open spaces and the challenge is that there is no water and electricity. Unfortunately they have to use firewood, candles and gas stoves,” these were the words of Jochobeth !Noabes, an eyewitness to a tragic shack fire that left a family of three homeless last Thursday. The three bedroom shack caught fire last week Thursday evening, leaving a mother and two children homeless. The incident took place in Windhoek’s Goreangab informal settlement at around 20H30 when two boys (7 ) and (15) were cooking…

14 Feb

Fire Kapofi and Nicanor: Ex-Combatants.

ObserverNational Newse Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi, o National Assembly Secretary Lydia kandetu, The Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia, previously known as Former Plan Combatants have requested President Hage Geingob to remove the Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi and his Deputy Minister Hilma Nicanor as well as Director of the Department of Veterans Thaddeus Elago in Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs for allegedly mistreating veterans. The group made these demands in a petition handed over to National Assembly Secretary Lydia kandetu today. The Founding President of the association, Matheus Nangolo said they also want the veterans department dissolved. “They must be removed with immediate effect, because of ill-treating veterans and…

10 Feb

“Building houses doesn’t happen overnight” – Uutoni on unoccupied houses

ObserverNational NewsErastus Uutoni, Minister of Urban and Rural Development, “Building houses doesn’t happen overnight” - Uutoni on unoccupied houses

Martin Endjala The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni says the impression that his ministry is just sitting idle with unoccupied houses is misleading as they are “hard at work” delivering houses in partnership with other stakeholders across the country. “We the ministry are hard at work to ensure that all Namibian people own a house since it is a source of belonging and security and we will continue to do so till the last person, but people need to stay calm and patient, as this will not happen overnight like many people are assuming.”, Uutoni said. In…

10 Feb

N$3.3 million for families affected by human-wildlife conflict

ObserverNational NewsN$2.9 million, N$3.3 million for families affected by human-wildlife conflict

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism paid out a total N$3.3 million translating to N$100 000 per affected family from 2019 to date to bereaved families across the country that lost relatives due to human-wildlife conflict. The financial assistance was provided in the form of covering funeral expenses to those who lost their family members. Within the same period the ministry also paid over N$2.9 million for livestock losses; N$2.6 million for crop damages; N$640 000 for injuries and N$14 000 was paid to conservancies to offset human-wildlife conflict losses to their members. Romeo Muyunda, the ministry’s…

10 Feb

Ministry official arrested for poaching

ObserverNational NewsMinistry official arrested for poaching, Romeo Muyunda.

Hertta-Maria Amutenja An official from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism was amongst three other suspects that were arrested on suspicion of illegally hunting a blue wildebeest in Dan Viljoen Park near Windhoek. “The incident happened on Tuesday at a roadblock between Dan Viljoen and Windhoek. The Ministry condemns the incident particularly, the alleged involvement of a staff member,” said the ministry’s spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. They were arrested on Tuesday at the roadblock, west of Windhoek, leading to the game park. The official who is alleged to be stationed at the park as an assistant game ranger for the environment…

10 Feb

DBN opening up new financial channels

ObserverNational NewsDBN opening up new financial channels, Di-Anna Grobbler

Staff Writer The Development Bank of Namibia has taken up the responsibility of opening up new financial channels and taking on the risk of cutting-edge forms of financing for infrastructure and business. The bank said as the economy evolves, new needs become apparent and it is vital that enterprise and infrastructure finance evolves as well. “If not for this evolution, the economy will begin to lag, in terms of providing an enabling environment for economic activity, solving issues, and in terms of national competitiveness on the regional and global stages. The ability of finance to adapt to the changing Namibian…

09 Feb

“I am going…” Naobeb denies requesting for contract extension

ObserverNational NewsDigu //Naobeb, “I am going…” Naobeb denies requesting for contract extension

Martin Endjala The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Tourism Board, Digu //Naobeb says he has no intention of extending his contract to a further six months, despite executive sources on the board confirming that //Naobeb has made the request to extend his contract. The board however does not want to renew or extend his contract. The Windhoek Observer is reliably informed that //Naobeb has requested Board members to extend his contract to six months. His contract will reportedly end on 30 June 2023. The Board’s five year term also expires at the same time “I have not changed my…

09 Feb

Nampol apologizes over N$ 60b fraud miscommunication

ObserverNational Newse Chief Executive Officer of CUN, Nampol apologizes over N$ 60b fraud miscommunication, Theron Louie

Martin Endjala The Namibian police today said it made a mistake when it announced to the media that N$ 60 billion was stolen from the Credit Union of Namibia in December at an unknown date and time. Nampol Inspector General Joseph Shikongo in a statement said that in actual fact, the Chief Executive Officer of CUN, Theron Louie opened a criminal case after 60 USD that he claims his company was supposed to have benefited as a grant was not received, prompting suspicion of fraud. Shikongo confirmed that the 60 Billion never entered Namibia and CUN did not suffer any…

09 Feb

N$ 15m water project to benefit 10 regions

ObserverNational NewsN$ 15m water project to benefit 10 regions, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Agriculture Water Land and Reform(MAWLR) has partnered with the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia for water - softening projects that will see ten regions benefiting this year and next year The signing agreement is said to herald a much-needed relief to rural communities all over Namibia. The ten regions are Erongo, Hardap, //Karas, Oshikoto, Kunene, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Omusati and Zambezi “For years, the government through the agriculture ministry has invested considerable resources in the drilling of boreholes across the country. Regrettably, many of these boreholes have been unsuitable for human consumption and…

09 Feb

Katjavivi calls on Namibians to respect constitution

ObserverNational Newse Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, Katjavivi calls on Namibians to respect constitution

Martin Endjala National Assembly Speaker, Peter Katjavivi has called on all Namibians to respect and guard the country’s constitution, which is a fundamental aspect that governs the rights and freedom of all citizens. “Let us continue to respect and guard the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, so as to galvanize peace, stability and harmony in our country”, the speaker echoed in commemoration of the Namibian constitution which was adopted on the very same day in 1990. On 9 February 1990, a constituent assembly consisting of 72 elected representatives from various political parties partake in its adoption,” Katjavivi said. Further…